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Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi3
Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi30L
Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi30Z
Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi5
Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi50Z
Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv5
Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv50L
Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv50Z
Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi7
Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi70Z
Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv7
Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv70L
Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv70Z
User Guide
August 2022
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Contents
1.0 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Before You Begin ........................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Installation Precautions ............................................................................................................................. 6
1.3 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements ......................................................................... 6
2.0 Open the Chassis ........................................................................................................................................... 7
3.0 Install and Remove System Memory ............................................................................................... 8
3.1 Install SO-DIMMs........................................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Remove SO-DIMMs ...................................................................................................................................... 9
4.0 Install an M.2 SSD ..................................................................................................................................... 10
5.0 Install a 2.5-inch SSD or Hard Drive ............................................................................................ 12
6.0 Close the Chassis........................................................................................................................................ 14
7.0 Use the VESA Bracket (Optional) .................................................................................................... 15
8.0 Connect Power .............................................................................................................................................. 17
9.0 Install an Operating System ............................................................................................................... 19
10.0 Install the Latest Device Drivers and Software ..................................................................... 20
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Revision History
Date
Revision
Description
August 2022
1.0
Initial release.
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1.0 Introduction
This User Guide provides step-by-step installation instructions for these products:
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi3
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi30L
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi30Z
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi5
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi50Z
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv5
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv50L
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv50Z
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi7
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi70Z
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv7
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv70L
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv70Z
1.1 Before You Begin
CAUTIONS
The steps in this guide assume you’re familiar with computer terminology and
with the safety practices and regulatory compliance required for using and
modifying computer equipment.
Disconnect the computer from its power source and from any network before
performing any of the steps described in this guide.
Failure to disconnect power, telecommunications links, or networks before you open
the computer or perform any procedures can result in personal injury or equipment
damage. Some circuitry on the board can continue to operate even though the front
panel power button is off.
Follow these guidelines before you begin:
• Always follow the steps in each procedure in the correct order.
• Create a log to record information about your computer, such as model,
serial numbers, installed options, and configuration information.
• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage components. Perform the
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procedures described in this chapter only at an ESD workstation using an
antistatic wrist strap and a conductive foam pad. If such a station isn’t
available, you can provide some ESD protection by wearing an antistatic wrist
strap and attaching it to a metal part of the computer chassis.
1.2 Installation Precautions
When you install and test the Intel NUC, observe all warnings and cautions in the
installation instructions.
To avoid injury, be careful of:
• Sharp pins on connectors
• Sharp pins on circuit boards
• Rough edges and sharp corners on the chassis
• Hot components (such as SSDs, processors, voltage regulators, and heat sinks)
• Damage to wires that could cause a short circuit
Observe all warnings and cautions that instruct you to refer computer servicing
to qualified technical personnel.
1.3 Observe Safety and Regulatory Requirements
If you don’t follow these instructions, you increase your safety risk and the possibility
of noncompliance with regional laws and regulations.
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2.0 Open the Chassis
Unscrew the four corner screws on the bottom of the chassis and lift the cover.
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3.0 Install and Remove System Memory
Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSH has two 260-pin DDR4 SO-DIMM memory slots
Memory requirements:
• 1.2V low voltage memory
• 2133/2400/3200 MHz SO-DIMMs
• Non-ECC
Find compatible system memory modules at the Intel® Product Compatibility Tool:
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi3
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi30L
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi30Z
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi5
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi50Z
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv5
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv50L
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv50Z
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi7
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi70Z
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv7
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv70L
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv70Z
3.1 Install SO-DIMMs
If you plan to install just one SO-DIMM, install it in the lower memory socket.
To install the SO-DIMMs, follow these steps:
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" in Section 1.1.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the
computer and disconnect the AC power cord.
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3. Align the small notch at the bottom edge of the SO-DIMM with the key in
the socket.
4. Insert the bottom edge of the SO-DIMM into the socket.
5. When the SO-DIMM is inserted, push down on the outer edge of the
SO-DIMM until the retaining clips snap into place. Make sure the clips
are firmly in place.
3.2 Remove SO-DIMMs
To remove a SO-DIMM, follow these steps:
1. Observe the precautions in "Before You Begin" in Section 1.1.
2. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the computer. Turn off the
computer.
3. Remove the AC power cord from the computer.
4. Remove the computer’s cover.
5. Gently spread the retaining clips at each end of the SO-DIMM socket. The
SO-DIMM pops out of the socket.
6. Hold the SO-DIMM by the edges, lift it away from the socket, and
store it in an anti-static package.
7. Reinstall and reconnect any parts you removed or disconnected to reach the
SO-DIMM sockets.
8. Replace the computer’s cover and reconnect the AC power cord.
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4.0 Install an M.2 SSD
Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSH supports 80mm and 42mm SSDs.
Find compatible M.2 SSDs at the Intel® Product Compatibility Tool:
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi3
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi30L
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi30Z
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi5
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi50Z
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv5
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv50L
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv50Z
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi7
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi70Z
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv7
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv70L
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv70Z
If you’re installing an 80mm M.2 SSD:
1. Remove the small silver screw from the 80mm metal standoff on the
motherboard (A).
2. Align the small notch at the bottom edge of the M.2 card with the key in the
connector.
3. Insert the bottom edge of the M.2 card into the connector (B).
4. Secure the card to the standoff with the small silver screw (C).
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If you’re installing a 42mm M.2 SSD:
1. Remove the small silver screw from the metal standoff on the motherboard (A).
2. Move the standoff (B) from the 80mm position to the 42mm position (C).
3. Align the small notch at the bottom edge of the M.2 card with the key in the
connector.
4. Insert the bottom edge of the M.2 card into the connector (D).
5. Secure the card to the standoff with the small silver screw (E).
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5.0 Install a 2.5-inch SSD or Hard Drive
Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSH supports an additional 2.5” Solid State Drive (SSD) or
Hard Disk Drive (HDD).
Find compatible 2.5-inch SSDs at the Intel® Product Compatibility Tool:
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi3
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi30L
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi30Z
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi5
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi50Z
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv5
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv50L
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv50Z
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi7
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi70Z
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv7
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv70L
• Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv70Z
1. Slide the new 2.5” drive (B) into the drive bay, ensuring the SATA connectors are
fully seated into the connectors of the SATA daughter card (C).
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2. Secure the drive into the drive bay with the two small silver screws that were
included in the box. Set the drive bay bracket down inside the chassis.
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6.0 Close the Chassis
After all components have been installed, close the Intel NUC chassis. Intel
recommends this be done by hand with a screwdriver to avoid over-tightening and
possibly damaging the screws.
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7.0 Use the VESA Bracket (Optional)
Follow these instructions to attach and use the VESA mount bracket:
1. Using the four small black screws that were included in the box, attach the
VESA bracket to the back of the monitor or TV.
2. Attach the two slightly larger black screws to the bottom chassis cover of the
Intel NUC.
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3. Slide the Intel NUC onto the VESA mount bracket.
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8.0 Connect Power
Each Intel NUC model includes either a region-specific AC power cord or no AC power
cord (only the power adapter).
Product codes
Power cord type
RNUC12WSHi30000
RNUC12WSHi30L00
RNUC12WSHi30Z00
RNUC12WSHi50000
RNUC12WSHi50Z00
RNUC12WSHv50000
RNUC12WSHv50L00
RNUC12WSHv50Z00
RNUC12WSHi70000
RNUC12WSHi70Z00
RNUC12WSHv70000
RNUC12WSHv70L00
RNUC12WSHv70Z00
No power cord included. An AC power cord
needs to be purchased separately. Power cords
are available at many Internet sites for use in
multiple countries. The connector on the
power adapter is a C5 type connector.
RNUC12WSHi30Z01
RNUC12WSHi50001
RNUC12WSHi50Z01
RNUC12WSHv50001
RNUC12WSHi70001
RNUC12WSHi70Z01
RNUC12WSHv70001
US power cord included.
RNUC12WSHi30Z02
RNUC12WSHi50002
RNUC12WSHi50Z02
RNUC12WSHv50002
RNUC12WSHi70002
RNUC12WSHi70Z02
RNUC12WSHv70002
EU power cord included.
RNUC12WSHi30Z06
RNUC12WSHi50006
RNUC12WSHi50Z06
RNUC12WSHv50006
China power cord included.
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RNUC12WSHi70006
RNUC12WSHi70Z06
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9.0 Install an Operating System
See Supported Operating Systems for a list of Intel-validated Windows* operating
systems.
The Intel Product Compatibility Tool lists versions of Linux* that have been reported
as compatible by Intel NUC owners. If you need assistance with Linux on your Intel
NUC, check the distribution’s website and forums for peer assistance.
Refer to Operating System Installation for system requirements and installation steps.
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10.0 Install the Latest Device Drivers and Software
Here are the options for keeping device drivers current:
• Allow the Intel® Driver & Support Assistant (Intel® DSA) to detect out-of-
date drivers
• Manually download drivers, BIOS, and software from Download Center:
o Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi3
o Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi30L
o Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi30Z
o Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi5
o Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi50Z
o Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv5
o Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv50L
o Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv50Z
o Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi7
o Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHi70Z
o Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv7
o Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv70L
o Intel® NUC 12 Pro Kit NUC12WSHv70Z
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